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The Nutritional Outlook Podcast Episode 43: Why Formulators Are Rethinking Protein Blends
Nutritional Outlook interviews Andrew Ross, DO, Rousselot's science liaison and writer, who makes the case that blending collagen peptides into existing formulas isn't just a cost play, it's a functional and nutritional upgrade.

Labcoats and Lullabies, Episode 2, Part 3: Science in the Spotlight
The third and final part of this episode explores work-life balance, plus innovations from MartinBauer Nutraceuticals in women's wellness health, gut health, and hair health.

Labcoats and Lullabies, Episode 2, Part 2: Navigating Workplace Expectations and Knowing Your Limits
Part 2 of this episode focuses on how nutraceutical industry leaders tackle overwhelming situations, build resilience, and grow their careers one manageable step at a time.

Labcoats and Lullabies, Episode 2, Part 1: Building Careers and Families in the Nutraceutical Industry
Kriti Chaudhary, associate director of partnerships and strategy for Vedic Lifesciences, is joined by Julia Wiebe, PhD, Director, Scientific Affairs & Marketing, MartinBauer Nutraceuticals and Anina Krey, Global Director, Nutraceutical Unit, MartinBauer Nutraceuticals.

The Nutritional Outlook Podcast Episode 42: Nutritional Outlook's Ingredients to Watch in 2026
Nutritional Outlook interviews Scott Dicker, senior director of market insights at SPINS to discuss the 2026 Ingredients to Watch. Dicker unpacks sales trends in the nutraceutical space and what they mean for product formulators and marketers. This year's Ingredients to Watch include ashwagandha, colostrum, creatine, and protein.

Labcoats and Lullabies, Episode 1: Finding synergies in science and work-life balance
Labcoats and Lullabies is a special video interview series under the Nourish and Navigate banner dedicated to working moms in science. Hosted by Kriti Chaudhary, associate director of partnerships and strategy for Vedic Lifesciences, the series tells authentic stories of women who balance the rigor of sciences with the realities of motherhood.

Nourish and Navigate, Episode 3: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Rebeccca Takemoto, executive director of Women in Nutraceuticals, interviews Nikki Putnam Badding, MS, RDN, LD, Jen Cannon, chief of staff at Hahn, and Cheya Thousand, founder and chief empowerment officer of CT Wellness Co. about how to overcome imposter syndrome.

The Nutritional Outlook Episode 41: The evolution of the women's health category with Lori Lauersen of Unilever Wellbeing
Lori Lauersen, senior vice president of global R&D at Unilever Wellbeing talks about the company's efforts in the women's health category. Unilever Wellbeing's portfolio includes brands like Liquid IV, Nutrafol, Olly, Smarty Pants, Onit, Welly, and Equilibra. Lauersen emphasizes the importance of rigorous scientific research and real-world evidence to address women's health needs across life stages.

Nourish and Navigate, Episode 2: Amy Summers on having a mentorship mentality
Amy Summers, founder of Pitch Publicity and author of the forthcoming book "Lift," discussed the concept of mentorship mentality at the WIN Leadership Summit. She emphasized that mentorship is a mindset, not a task, and should be integrated into leadership. Summers shared her experience of mentoring interns who later became mentors themselves. She advised seeking mentors and mentees at all career stages, even informally, and highlighted the value of observing and learning from experienced professionals.

Nourish and Navigate, Episode 1: Finding Flow With Dr. Lise Alschuler
Nourish and Navigate: Women, Wellness, and Leadership is a podcast spotlighting the trailblazers, change makers, and rising voices of women in the nutraceutical industry. In partnership with Women in Nutraceuticals and Nutritional Outlook, we bring you bold conversations, fresh insights, and real stories that move our industry forward.
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Franziska Weichmann, PhD, unpacks a double-blind study's surprising hair density and scalp health findings, and explains why timing, external stressors, and long-term use all valuable.

The panel unpacks what "healthy aging" really means to consumers, why joint health hasn't grown as fast as expected, and why testosterone interest is suddenly resurging across age groups and genders.

Ben Kane, president of PricePlow, previews his discussion at The Outlook on Active Nutrition, exploring where regulation, innovation, and industry trends collide.

The facility expansion adds capacity for grape seed extract and crystal color production, aiming to meet rising demand for natural color solutions.

A 12-week clinical study found a topical serum containing a proprietary Ageratum conyzoides extract reduced grey hair density in adults.

Panelists explain why active nutrition has topped the growth charts for 5 straight years, and what an aging cohort of sports nutrition consumers means for formulators and brand owners.

At Vitafoods Asia, the Vitux-developed technology aims to give formulators an alternative to conventional tablets and capsules across multiple categories.

Joey Savage, Founder of Savage Nutrition, previews his talk on mitochondrial health and longevity ahead of The Outlook on Active Nutrition.

The first-time exhibitor will showcase its joint health, healthy aging, sports nutrition, and beverage-friendly ingredient portfolio at Vitafoods Asia.

A review of US research on dietary supplements for menopausal symptoms found that the field has grown slowly since 2000, with most studies concentrated on a handful of ingredients and little collaboration between research groups.

As "biotics" ingredients multiply across supplements, foods, and beverages, the terminology separating these 4 categories carries real consequences for claims, clinical support, and formulation strategy, not just marketing language.

Ahead of the September Bangkok event, NXT USA outlines the science behind four ingredients targeting some of the supplement industry's most active categories.

Dr. Weber’s background spans naturopathic medicine, epidemiology, and clinical trials of herbal interventions.

A newly launched, heat-killed postbiotic ingredient from Superbrewed Food aims to give formulators an alternative to live probiotics that don't require viability management through manufacturing and shelf life.

The ingredient supplier will present a dozen branded ingredients spanning joint, metabolic, and cognitive health categories as the Asia-Pacific supplement market continues to expand.

With Gayton appointed SVP of merchandising, the retailer signals continuity in its approach to brand partnerships and private-label development.

A placebo-controlled study on Ixoreal's standardized root extract points to reductions in hot flashes, stress, and mood symptoms after eight weeks of supplementation.

Scott Melville will leave his post as president and CEO early next year, prompting a board-led search during an active period of federal regulatory activity.

A new double-blind trial reports metabolic and cognitive benefits in midlife women, building on the brand's expanding clinical trial program and recent $27M investment.

The physician-founded brand pairs its HPLC-verified polyphenol base with Greek beetroot for a new endurance-focused formula.

Everwell Health's latest market report ties rising consumer interest in "aging well" to cellular-level ingredients, part of a broader shift in how supplement brands are positioning healthy aging products.

Researchers in Malaysia tested light and water combinations on young Tongkat Ali plants, providing data that could inform how the increasingly sought-after botanical is replanted and managed for long-term supply.

In the seventh episode, Nicholas Saraceno traces how ingredients like ashwagandha, fenugreek, and shatavari moved from traditional medicine systems into mainstream supplement formulations, and why the same adaptogen category now driving double-digit market growth is also facing new scrutiny over sourcing and raw material standards.

Alongside TocoGaia liver health data, the company will present healthy aging findings on STGaia and pet wellness results for PetGaia.

HPLC testing of products purchased on Amazon found 12 of 25 flagged brands contained nearly no detectable vitamin C.

BioVivo Science Launches Traceable Saw Palmetto Ingredient Aimed at Addressing Adulteration Concerns
The supplier has introduced a domestically grown, authenticated saw palmetto extract line, positioning supply chain traceability as a response to longstanding concerns about alteration in the botanical's raw material market.

New testing of popular prenatal multivitamins from Consumer Reports found nutrient levels outside of the voluntary potency standards.

In light of generic "gut health" claims in the market, brands that clearly support and label the specific mechanisms of their ingredients—fiber's physicochemical effects vs prebiotics' microbiome-selective action—stand to differentiate rather than commoditize.

The nonprofit's September 8 programming will address market entry, regulatory strategy, and East-West collaboration.

President Trump announced in a Truth Social post that he will be nominating Heidi Overton, MD, PhD, as FDA's new Commissioner to replace Commissioner Martin Makary who resigned in May.

New research from ILSI U.S. and Canada and Balchem quantifies how phytates and oxalates limit calcium absorption across food supplies in different regions.

The third-party certification, covering TriNutra's full standardized black seed oil line, adds to a growing body of documentation behind an ingredient increasingly positioned around gut and stress-related outcomes.

A new peer-reviewed study in Toxicology Reports calculated a margin of safety for TruCBN, adding to the safety data set behind the sleep-focused cannabinol ingredient.

























